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Divide 10/42 with 40/7

1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 5 5/7

10/42 ÷ 40/7 is 1/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/7: 7/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 10/42 ÷ 40/7 = 10/42 × 7/40
  3. = 10 × 7/42 × 40 = 70/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24

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